Last Sold Price
6 beds5,706 sqft$145/sqft
5255 N Union Valley Rd, Bloomington, IN 47404

Description

Known by local residents as the Michalares Mansion, now is the time to own some of Bloomington's history. Used as a personal residence by the Michalares family many will remember taking baton twirling classes there over his 44 year career as well as being the home of the M&M Trophy Company. This large home currently offers 6 bedrooms & 4.5 baths in the main house, large rooms, open floor plan, formal and informal spaces, 5+ fireplaces, and indoor "spa" room that has an indoor lap pool & sauna and...Known by local residents as the Michalares Mansion, now is the time to own some of Bloomington's history. Used as a personal residence by the Michalares family many will remember taking baton twirling classes there over his 44 year career as well as being the home of the M&M Trophy Company. This large home currently offers 6 bedrooms & 4.5 baths in the main house, large rooms, open floor plan, formal and informal spaces, 5+ fireplaces, and indoor "spa" room that has an indoor lap pool & sauna and much, much more. Currently the basement is uses as a 1 bedroom/1 bath apartment and the former catering kitchen/pool house was also converted to a 1 bedroom/1 bath apartment. The grounds are made up of 6.25 acres with limestone & concrete fences, fountains, statuary, additional out buildings for storage, swimming pool and much more. The former M&M Trophy Company consisted of 2 large outbuildings, one open storage building with 3,500 sq. ft and the other used as offices and storage with 5,000 sq. ft. This unique property offers a variety of uses and is now in the Ellettsville zoning districts which allow for many more uses. A must see property. Seller and or listing agent must be present for all showings. All room counts & measurements are for the main house. See additional documents for the 2 apartments and current rental information.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/28/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Brian Thompson • FC Tucker/Bloomington REALTORS

Property Details for 5255 North Union Valley Road

Status
MLS #
202110343
Days on Market
23
Taxes
$6,780 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Site-Built Home
Year Built
1947
Lot Size
6.25 AC / 272,250 SF
Style
Two Story
Architectural Style
Contemporary
Subdivision
Ellettsville
Waterfront
No
Garage/Number Of Cars
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$760,000

Avg days on market

36

Sale-to-list ratio

97.3%

Bloomington, IN

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Location

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Building Information for 5255 North Union Valley Road

Stories-Year Built1947Building Size-Lot Size6.25 AC / 272,250 SF

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Property Information for 5255 North Union Valley Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: Monroe County
  • City: Bloomington
  • Zip + 4: 9570
  • Zip Code: 47404
  • City Zoning: Unknown
  • County Zoning: Unknown
  • State: IN
  • Township: Richland
  • Grid: Ellettsville
  • Road Access: County
  • Inside City Limits: No
  • Fips Code: 18105
  • Directions To Property: 46 west to Union Valley Road, go north past Lost Man's Lane and house will be on the left. Look for the white split rail fence.
  • Sea Wall Type: None
  • Location: City/Town/Suburb
Taxes and HOA
  • Annual Taxes: $6,780
  • Assoc Dues Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Assoc Restrictions: No
  • Year Taxes Payable: 18/19
  • Parcel Number Id: 53-04-11-400-010.000-013
School Information
  • School District: Richland-Bean Blossom Community Schools
  • Elementary: Edgewood
  • Middle School: Edgewood
  • High School: Edgewood
Parking
  • Garage Length: 20.0
  • Garage Width: 21.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Off Street Parking: Yes
  • Garage Type: Attached
Property
Lot Information
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Subtype: Site-Built Home
  • Approx Lot Size Acres: 6.25
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Below Grade Unfin Sqft: 0.0
  • Total Square Feet: 5706.0
  • Approx Lot Size Sqft: 272250.0
  • Above Grade Finished Sqft: 4516.0
  • Below Grade Finished Sqft: 1190.0
  • Total Below Grade Sqft: 1190.0
  • Total Finished Sqft: 5706.0
  • Garage Square Feet: 420.0
  • Above Grade Unfin Sqft: 0.0
  • Lot Description: Level, Slope, 6-9.999
  • Outbuilding 1 Length: 70.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Sqft: 3500
  • Outbuilding 1 Width: 50.0
  • Outbuilding 2 Length: 100.0
  • Outbuilding 2 Sqft: 5000
  • Outbuilding 2 Width: 50.0
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction: No
  • Investment Property: Yes
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Age: 74
  • Improvmnts In Last 5 Yrs: Yes
  • Planned Unit Development: No
Utilities
  • Electric Company: Duke Energy Indiana
  • Gas Company: CenterPoint Energy
  • Water Company: Edgewood Water and Sewer
  • Water Utility: City
  • Sewer: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Amenities: Hot Tub/Spa, 1st Bdrm En Suite, Balcony, Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built-In Bookcase, Built-in Desk, Cable Available, Ceiling-9+, Ceiling-Cathedral, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceilings-Vaulted, Central Vacuum System, Closet(s) Walk-in, Countertops-Ceramic, Countertops-Laminate, Court-Recreational, Deck Covered, Deck Open, Detector-Smoke, Disposal, Eat-In Kitchen, Firepit, Foyer Entry, Garage Door Opener, Guest Quarters, Intercom, Landscaped, Natural Woodwork, Open Floor Plan, Pantry-Walk In, Patio Covered, Patio Open, Six Panel Doors, Skylight(s), Split Br Floor Plan, Utility Sink, Wet Bar, RV Parking, Stand Up Shower, Tub/Shower Combination, Main Level Bedroom Suite, Formal Dining Room, Great Room, Main Floor Laundry, Sump Pump, Other-See Remarks
  • Common Amenities: None
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior: Stone, Vinyl, Wood, Limestone
  • Fence: Split-Rail
  • Outbuilding 1: Outbuilding
  • Outbuilding 2: Outbuilding
  • Platted: Yes
  • Pool Type: Below Ground
  • Pool: Yes
  • Road Surface: Asphalt
  • Roof Material: Metal, Rubber, Dimensional Shingles
Interior Features
  • Number of Fireplaces: 5
  • Basement Material: Block
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement/Foundation: Partial Basement, Walk-Out Basement, Finished, Outside Entrance Only
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: Family Rm, Living/Great Rm, 3rd Bdrm, 5th Bdrm, Electric, Gas Log, Wood Burning, Basement, Three +, Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Stone
  • Heating/Fuel: Electric, Gas, Forced Air, Multiple Heating Systems
  • HVAC: Ceiling Fan
  • Number of Above Grade Bedrooms: 6
  • Number of Below Grade Baths: 0
  • Number of Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Number of Full Baths Below Grade: 0
  • Number of Full Baths Main: 2
  • Number of Full Baths Upper: 2
  • Number of Half Baths Below Grade: 0
  • Number of Half Baths Main: 1
  • Number of Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Number of Total Rooms: 19
  • Total Number of Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Number of Full Baths: 4
  • Total Number of Half Baths: 1
  • Total Baths: 5
  • Total Number of Rooms Below Grade: 0
Room
Room Information
  • 1st Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • 1st Bedroom Level: Main
  • 1st Bedroom Width: 18.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 2nd Bedroom Width: 18.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 3rd Bedroom Width: 15.0
  • 4th Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • 4th Bedroom Width: 18.0
  • 5th Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Upper
  • 5th Bedroom Width: 15.0
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 16.0
  • Extra Room Desc: Three Season Room
  • Extra Room Length: 12.0
  • Extra Room Level: Main
  • Extra Room Width: 36.0
  • Family Room Length: 16.0
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Width: 18.0
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 17.0
  • Laundry Room Length: 7.0
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Laundry Room Width: 14.0
  • Living/Great Room Length: 14.0
  • Living/Great Room Level: Main
  • Living/Great Room Width: 30.0
  • Loft Length: 9.0
  • Loft Level: Upper
  • Loft Width: 12.0
  • Den Length: 9.0
  • Den Level: Main
  • Den Width: 12.0
  • Other Room 1 Description: Formal Entry
  • Other Room 1 Length: 12.0
  • Other Room 1 Level: Main
  • Other Room 1 Width: 14.0
  • Other Room 2 Description: Foyer
  • Other Room 2 Length: 13.0
  • Other Room 2 Level: Main
  • Other Room 2 Width: 15.0
  • Rec Rm Length: 15.0
  • Rec Rm Level: Main
  • Rec Rm Width: 22.0

Property History for 5255 North Union Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 28, 2021

Sold

Indiana Regional MLS #202110343

$825,000
Apr 23, 2021

Pending

Indiana Regional MLS #202110343

Mar 31, 2021

Expired

Indiana Regional MLS #201943029

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/28/2021

Sold

Indiana Regional MLS #202110343

$825,000
04/23/2021

Pending

Indiana Regional MLS #202110343

03/31/2021

Expired

Indiana Regional MLS #201943029

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5255 North Union Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$371,300Additions$745,200Total$1,116,500
Tax Record2025$22,476 ($1,873 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt5,706 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,516 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,190 SqFtStories2Lot Size272,250 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947Year Renovated1999ZoningLBCountyMONROEAPN53-04-11-400-010.000-013

Schools near 5255 North Union Valley Road

This home is within Richland-Bean Blossom C S C.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Edgewood Intermediate School
Public3 to 5

Edgewood Junior High School
Public6 to 8

Edgewood High School
Public9 to 12

Edgewood Primary School
PublicK to 2

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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